Are tampons hygienic?

With the development of science and technology, the items we use in our lives are becoming more and more convenient. While many women are troubled by the trouble of using sanitary napkins during menstruation, many women are now using tampons. Tampons are easy to use and will not cause the trouble of side leakage. They are very simple. Next, we will introduce to you in detail whether common tampons are hygienic.

The material of tampons is mainly made of cotton, synthetic fibers or a mixture of these two materials. They come in sizes ranging from 1 cm to 1.9 cm in diameter, with a cotton thread (drawstring) attached to the end. The degree of arc at the tip of tampons varies from brand to brand, allowing users to choose according to their own usage habits. The body of a tampon often has straight or diagonal indentations that increase the tampon's ability to conduct fluid and allow it to fit against the vaginal wall as it expands to absorb menstrual blood.

Tube-type tampons come with a paper or plastic tube to make it easier for the user to insert the tampon. The overall structure of the catheter is divided into an outer tube and an inner tube. The surface of the outer tube is smooth and the front end is rounded for easy insertion. The front end of the outer tube has a petal-shaped opening. The function of the inner tube is to push the tampon out of the petal-shaped opening of the outer tube in a piston-like propulsion manner.

Because tampons are in close contact with vaginal epithelial cells, the body's resistance may be reduced. If the replacement interval is too long, the endometrium may dry out due to the absorption of the tampon, causing a type of Staphylococcus aureus in the vagina to enter the blood circulation system, causing symptoms such as sore throat, fever, joint and muscle pain, low blood pressure, and even shock in severe cases. If tampons are too absorbent, users may think they don't need to change them frequently, which increases the chance of infection. Therefore, it is believed that the absorbency of sanitary napkins is related to toxic shock syndrome (TSS).

The above content is an introduction to whether tampons are hygienic. Both sanitary napkins and tampons need to be replaced within a certain period of time. If the menstrual flow is heavy, the time interval will be shorter. Generally speaking, tampons produced by regular manufacturers are hygienic, but everyone should also pay attention to the way of use to reduce harm to the body.